Now in its 41st year, Knott’s has been entertaining it’s guests for over four decades every Halloween with its Halloween Haunt. This year they are adding a few new experiences including the return of Elvira. These experiences will take you immerse you in the realm of tricksters, goblins and ghouls. Tickets are available now so mark your calendar because this will be one Halloween event you won’t want to miss. Read on for the details..

SKELETON KEY

Guests will get even more of an experience as The Skeleton Key, which is included with all Fright Lane passes, will “unlock” a secret extra room that dares guests to delve deeper into the mysterious backstories of five mazes. Guests will learn more terrifying details about the creatures and monsters that inhabit each maze in an intimate and interactive prologue to terror. The Fright Lane passes with Skeleton Key start at $65. This theme park industry-first awaits the brave at Black Magic, Gunslinger’s Grave, ENDGAMES: Warriors of the Apocalypse, Dominion of the Dammed, and Uncle Willy’s Slaughter House.

Elvira Meet and Greet

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, returns to Knott’s with an all-new show, Elvira’s Sinema Séance, in 2013 (through Oct. 31) and will hold a special merchandise signing event, Elvira’s Boo-tique Experience, for a few lucky fans each night. A limited number of guests who purchase at least $40 of Elvira merchandise during Scary Farm operating hours and only at the Ride Warriors shop, will receive a commemorative ticket for Elvira’s Boo-tique Experience. The ticket will grant the guest a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Elvira and collect her famous signature on one piece of merchandise purchased at the event. Elvira’s Boo-tique Experience will take place from 10pm -11pm each event night (excluding November 1, 2)

Boo-fet

The wildly popular pre-scare Boo-fet serves up a meal to die for at Spurs and Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. Get into the spirit early by enjoying Knott’s famous home style cooking and exclusive early access to Knott’s Scary Farm a few minutes before it opens to all guests. The delicious boo-fet also includes a collectible souvenir cup, which guests can re-fill in the park during any 2013 visit for only $0.99. Boo-fet tickets are $24.99 when purchased online and $29.99 at the door. Knott’s Scary Farm tickets are required for access to the Boo-fet and reservations are limited, so guests are encouraged to book their meal early.

Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween Haunt dates are September 26-29, October 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 30-31, November 1-2, 2013. Event hours are 7pm – 1am; Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm-2am. Haunt is a special ticket event not covered by regular Knott’s Berry Farm admission or a Knott’s Season Pass. Halloween Haunt is not recommended for children under 13. There are no guest costumes or re-entry privileges allowed for this event. Ticket prices are $38 – $54 presale online and $62 day of event. Knott’s Scary Farm tickets are available at Knott’s Guest Relations, by phone at Knott’s Haunt Line (714) 220-5200, or online at www.knotts.com/scaryfarm (service charges apply).